Women's Resource Center of Manatee

1926 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205

p: 941-747-6797 | f: 941-708-9557

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Employment

Employment Coaching – individual appointments to assist you with your job search. Help provided with resumes, interviews, career choices and networking.

Career Closet – free clothing for job interviews and the first week on the job. Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm. Identification required.

Computer Classes – basic computer training to help you become more comfortable with technology. Introduction to e-mail, the Internet, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

 

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Scholarship Information

Self-Esteem an issue? Try:

  • Life Transitions Towards Self-esteem Support Group
  • Latina Empowerment Group
  • Mental Health Counseling

Opportunities for Networking:

  • NEW: Networking and Enrichment for Women
  • Circle of Friends
  • Girls Night Out

Website Resources:

Employment Planning

Explore the primary methods of finding a job in this “hidden” market.

One hour individual counseling: Boost your confidence and trust in yourself to prepare for a successful job search. Sessions available in Spanish.

The Myers-Briggs Test: Identifies your skills, interests and values so you can focus on what will give you the greatest success and satisfaction.

Networking: Opportunities to network with other women in the community by attending "New" Networking Enrichment for Women, special events and support groups.

Computer Classes: Learn the basics of Excel and Word in a stress free environment.

Career Closet: Obtain professional clothing for women going on job interviews or starting a new job.

Suncoast Workforce Mobile Unit: On site at the WRC on the  3rd Monday of each month, from 9:30am - 12pm. Everyone is welcome to use the services of Suncoast Workforce on site. You can apply for unemployment, welfare assistance as well as get connected with job search Florida, one of the most comprehensive web based job data bases for the state of Florida. All services are available at NO COST to job seekers.

FACILITATORS

JAY LEMMEL, BBA has over twenty years experience in Career Counseling and Job Search Coaching, including 10 years with the world’s largest outplacement consulting firm as a Senior Consultant. His success is based on well-developed skills in assessing, training, coaching and developing people.

 

Employment Planning

Explore the primary methods of finding a job in this “hidden” market.

One hour individual counseling: Boost your confidence and trust in yourself to prepare for a successful job search. Sessions available in Spanish.

The Myers-Briggs Test: Identifies your skills, interests and values so you can focus on what will give you the greatest success and satisfaction.

Networking: Opportunities to network with other women in the community by attending "New" Networking Enrichment for Women, special events and support groups.

Computer Classes: Learn the basics of Excel and Word in a stress free environment.

Career Closet: Obtain professional clothing for women going on job interviews or starting a new job.

Suncoast Workforce Mobile Unit: On site at the WRC on the  3rd Monday of each month, from 9:30am - 12pm. Everyone is welcome to use the services of Suncoast Workforce on site. You can apply for unemployment, welfare assistance as well as get connected with job search Florida, one of the most comprehensive web based job data bases for the state of Florida. All services are available at NO COST to job seekers.

FACILITATORS

JAY LEMMEL, BBA has over twenty years experience in Career Counseling and Job Search Coaching, including 10 years with the world’s largest outplacement consulting firm as a Senior Consultant. His success is based on well-developed skills in assessing, training, coaching and developing people.

 


Emotional Wellbeing

Individual Counseling with licensed Mental Health Counselors. By appointment. Each session is $40 with a sliding fee scale available if needed.

The Living Room  Do you need somewhere to share your thoughts, problems or issues?  Is your life more of a melodrama then the romantic comedy you had dreamed of?  Do you just need help with relationship questions or family issues? A new support group where your input could reap solutions, ideas, solace and friendship for your and your fellow group members.  Facilitated by Phyllis Tropp MSW LCSW.  Join anytime. $2 Fee  requested

Latina Self-Empowerment Group – Open group facilitated by Maria Zavala. Designed to help you look at yourself, your culture & your work life in a holistic, self-loving & self-respectful way. Join anytime and learn to live up to your fullest potential. $2 Fee  requested

Get Your Joy Back! - Starts Tuesday Evenings July 9th - August 13th 6-7:30pm Discover how to drop your stress and find joy, not for just an evening, but for your life! You'll see how to get in touch with your own, innate resiliency to find the strength to respond to any life circumstances with confidence, common sense, and calm. Facilitated by Judy Sedgeman. $2 fee is requested

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Relationships

Evaluating Unhealthy Relationships - An ongoing educational support group in collaboration with HOPE Family Services about setting boundaries in relationships, making safe & healthy decisions for yourself and understanding the wide range of abusive & controlling relationships. Call Tiffany at   747-8499 to register.

Ask a Parenting Specialist – One-on-one coaching by appointment with a Certified Parenting Instructor. Create harmony in your own home by using proven techniques to address parenting issues and family conflict. This is an opportunity for personal attention to figure out how to build and create the home environment you want.


Emotional Wellbeing

Individual Counseling with licensed Mental Health Counselors. By appointment. Each session is $40 with a sliding fee scale available if needed.

The Living Room  Do you need somewhere to share your thoughts, problems or issues?  Is your life more of a melodrama then the romantic comedy you had dreamed of?  Do you just need help with relationship questions or family issues? A new support group where your input could reap solutions, ideas, solace and friendship for your and your fellow group members.  Facilitated by Phyllis Tropp MSW LCSW.  Join anytime. $2 Fee  requested

Latina Self-Empowerment Group – Open group facilitated by Maria Zavala. Designed to help you look at yourself, your culture & your work life in a holistic, self-loving & self-respectful way. Join anytime and learn to live up to your fullest potential. $2 Fee  requested

Get Your Joy Back! - Starts Tuesday Evenings July 9th - August 13th 6-7:30pm Discover how to drop your stress and find joy, not for just an evening, but for your life! You'll see how to get in touch with your own, innate resiliency to find the strength to respond to any life circumstances with confidence, common sense, and calm. Facilitated by Judy Sedgeman. $2 fee is requested

You may also be interested in:

 

 

Relationships

Evaluating Unhealthy Relationships - An ongoing educational support group in collaboration with HOPE Family Services about setting boundaries in relationships, making safe & healthy decisions for yourself and understanding the wide range of abusive & controlling relationships. Call Tiffany at   747-8499 to register.

Ask a Parenting Specialist – One-on-one coaching by appointment with a Certified Parenting Instructor. Create harmony in your own home by using proven techniques to address parenting issues and family conflict. This is an opportunity for personal attention to figure out how to build and create the home environment you want.


Community & Networking

Yoga – Open classes $8 per class, $5 for members

Power Yoga  Tuesdays - 5:30-6:30pm   Vigorous workout not recommended for beginners. Instructor: Kathy Penkwitz

Beginners Yoga-  Wednesdays5:30-6:30pm. This class will be fun and relaxing, a great way to stay in shape. Open to all levels. Instructor: Larry Jennings

Intermediate Yoga-  Saturday - 9-10am -Relaxing class good for beginners and those dealing with stress. Instructor: Terri Davenport

Unique Boutique – A unique clothing boutique in downtown Bradenton 417 12 ST West 750-0032. All proceeds support the WRC. Open Tuesday - Friday, 10-4pm. Saturdays 9-1pm.

Zumba - Open classes $8 per class, $5 for members

Basic -Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30 - 10:30AM

Girls Day Out – Monthly opportunity to meet new people and shop at our unique clothing boutique.  Refreshments and special presentations. first Thursday of the month, 10-6pm.

Circle of Friends – Informal social opportunities to connect with other women in the community. We meet up for events such as:  theatre, movies, dinners, service projects and beach walks.  To join the e-mail list contact Sanchia at: thebeachredhead@yahoo.com.


Community & Networking

Yoga – Open classes $8 per class, $5 for members

Power Yoga  Tuesdays - 5:30-6:30pm   Vigorous workout not recommended for beginners. Instructor: Kathy Penkwitz

Beginners Yoga-  Wednesdays5:30-6:30pm. This class will be fun and relaxing, a great way to stay in shape. Open to all levels. Instructor: Larry Jennings

Intermediate Yoga-  Saturday - 9-10am -Relaxing class good for beginners and those dealing with stress. Instructor: Terri Davenport

Unique Boutique – A unique clothing boutique in downtown Bradenton 417 12 ST West 750-0032. All proceeds support the WRC. Open Tuesday - Friday, 10-4pm. Saturdays 9-1pm.

Zumba - Open classes $8 per class, $5 for members

Basic -Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30 - 10:30AM

Girls Day Out – Monthly opportunity to meet new people and shop at our unique clothing boutique.  Refreshments and special presentations. first Thursday of the month, 10-6pm.

Circle of Friends – Informal social opportunities to connect with other women in the community. We meet up for events such as:  theatre, movies, dinners, service projects and beach walks.  To join the e-mail list contact Sanchia at: thebeachredhead@yahoo.com.


Empowerment through Information

Parenting

Redirecting Children's Behavior – Powerful 5-week program that teaches practical parenting skills. Learn how to recognize and disengage from power struggles. Contact Shaun Hoyle to register (807-0836). $195, $350 per couple (partial scholarships are available)

“Ask a Parenting Specialist" – One-on-one coaching and support session with Shaun Hoyle, Certified Parenting Instructor. Create harmony in your own home by using proven techniques to address family conflict. Call for appointment. $20 per session

Scholarship Information

Relationships

Evaluating Unhealthy Relationships - An ongoing educational support group in collaboration with HOPE Family Services about setting boundaries in relationships, making safe & healthy decisions for yourself and understanding the wide range of abusive & controlling relationships. Call Tiffany at 747-8499 to register.

Divorce

Divorce and the Legal Process – Presented by attorney Robert Marble. Topics include immediate steps to take to protect yourself, alternatives to divorce, filing for divorce, the litigation process and determining how much it will cost. $5 donation, pre registration requested.

Divorce and Your Financial Future – Presented by Arlene Moore CFP and Certified Divorce Planner who looks at financial issues raised during the divorce negotiations such as housing, pensions & credit. $5 donation, pre registration requested.

Self-Representation -
Facilitated by Arlean Adekoya. Gain a step by step understanding of the filing process and what to expect when you represent yourself in Family Court and learn what resources are available to assist you in the filing and processing of your case when you don’t have a lawyer representing you in your divorce. Call for more information.
Tuesday November 17th, 6-7:30pm Fee-$5 and pre-registration is recommended


Empowerment through Information

Parenting

Redirecting Children's Behavior – Powerful 5-week program that teaches practical parenting skills. Learn how to recognize and disengage from power struggles. Contact Shaun Hoyle to register (807-0836). $195, $350 per couple (partial scholarships are available)

“Ask a Parenting Specialist" – One-on-one coaching and support session with Shaun Hoyle, Certified Parenting Instructor. Create harmony in your own home by using proven techniques to address family conflict. Call for appointment. $20 per session

Scholarship Information

Relationships

Evaluating Unhealthy Relationships - An ongoing educational support group in collaboration with HOPE Family Services about setting boundaries in relationships, making safe & healthy decisions for yourself and understanding the wide range of abusive & controlling relationships. Call Tiffany at 747-8499 to register.

Divorce

Divorce and the Legal Process – Presented by attorney Robert Marble. Topics include immediate steps to take to protect yourself, alternatives to divorce, filing for divorce, the litigation process and determining how much it will cost. $5 donation, pre registration requested.

Divorce and Your Financial Future – Presented by Arlene Moore CFP and Certified Divorce Planner who looks at financial issues raised during the divorce negotiations such as housing, pensions & credit. $5 donation, pre registration requested.

Self-Representation -
Facilitated by Arlean Adekoya. Gain a step by step understanding of the filing process and what to expect when you represent yourself in Family Court and learn what resources are available to assist you in the filing and processing of your case when you don’t have a lawyer representing you in your divorce. Call for more information.
Tuesday November 17th, 6-7:30pm Fee-$5 and pre-registration is recommended


Book Clubs

Afternoon Fiction | Evening Fiction |


Afternoon Fiction Book Club

 Date

Book Title

Author          

January 2013 Morning on Horseback David McCullough
February 2013 The Problems with Murmur MaeConnie Mae Fowler
March 2013 The Emperor of Ocean Park Stephen L. Carter
April 2013 Cry the Beloved Country Alan Paton
May 2013 A Painted House John Grisham 
June 2013 The Bean Trees Barbara Kingsolver
July 2013

Charlotte Gray

Sebastian Falk 
August 2013 The Last Girls Lee Smith
September 2013 The Color of Water James McBride 
October 2013 State of Wonder Ann Patchett
November 2013   A Widow for One Year John Irving
December 2013   A Secret Kept Tatiana De Rosnay 
December 2012   Away Amy Bloom 

 

 

 

 

 

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Evening Fiction Book Club

Date
Book Title
Author
 
September 6, 2012
Unbroken
Laura Hillenbran
October 4, 2012
State of Wonder
Ann Patchett
November 1, 2012
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
Helen Simonson
December 6, 2012
The Cat’s Table
Michael Ondaatje
January 3, 2013
Clara and Mr. Tiffany
Susan Vreeland
February 7, 2013
Wild: From Last to Found
Cheryl Strayed
March 7, 2013
In the Woods
Tana French
April 4, 2013
The Bright Forever
Lee Martin
May 2, 2013
Room
Emma Donoghue
June 6, 2013
The Wives of Henry Oades
Johanna Moran
July 11, 2013
Final Gifts
Maggie Callanan
August 1, 2013
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Grath Stein
September 5, 2013
The Weight of Heaven
Thrity Umrigar

 
 

 

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Book Clubs

Afternoon Fiction | Evening Fiction |


Afternoon Fiction Book Club

 Date

Book Title

Author          

January 2013 Morning on Horseback David McCullough
February 2013 The Problems with Murmur MaeConnie Mae Fowler
March 2013 The Emperor of Ocean Park Stephen L. Carter
April 2013 Cry the Beloved Country Alan Paton
May 2013 A Painted House John Grisham 
June 2013 The Bean Trees Barbara Kingsolver
July 2013

Charlotte Gray

Sebastian Falk 
August 2013 The Last Girls Lee Smith
September 2013 The Color of Water James McBride 
October 2013 State of Wonder Ann Patchett
November 2013   A Widow for One Year John Irving
December 2013   A Secret Kept Tatiana De Rosnay 
December 2012   Away Amy Bloom 

 

 

 

 

 

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Evening Fiction Book Club

Date
Book Title
Author
 
September 6, 2012
Unbroken
Laura Hillenbran
October 4, 2012
State of Wonder
Ann Patchett
November 1, 2012
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
Helen Simonson
December 6, 2012
The Cat’s Table
Michael Ondaatje
January 3, 2013
Clara and Mr. Tiffany
Susan Vreeland
February 7, 2013
Wild: From Last to Found
Cheryl Strayed
March 7, 2013
In the Woods
Tana French
April 4, 2013
The Bright Forever
Lee Martin
May 2, 2013
Room
Emma Donoghue
June 6, 2013
The Wives of Henry Oades
Johanna Moran
July 11, 2013
Final Gifts
Maggie Callanan
August 1, 2013
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Grath Stein
September 5, 2013
The Weight of Heaven
Thrity Umrigar

 
 

 

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